Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become
Mortuary videos have surfaced, revealing the extent of the deadly crackdown in Iran. The videos, reportedly filmed in several cities across Iran, show numerous bodies with gunshot wounds being brought to morgues. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Authorities in Iran have not yet commented on the authenticity of the videos or the scale of the violence depicted. However, human rights groups have condemned the apparent excessive use of force by security forces against anti-government protesters. The protesters, largely made up of students and young people, have been demonstrating against the government’s handling of the economy and its foreign policies.
The Iranian government, on the other hand, has labeled the protesters as “rioters” and has accused them of being influenced by foreign powers seeking to destabilize the country. In a statement, officials have defended the security forces’ actions as necessary to maintain law and order.
The release of these mortuary videos has further fueled international concern over the situation in Iran. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the violence, urging all parties to show restraint and avoid further escalation. As the unrest continues, the world watches closely to see how the Iranian government will respond to mounting pressure both at home and abroad.
Sources Analysis:
Mortuary videos – The videos could be biased depending on who leaked them, their motives could be to garner international support against the Iranian government.
Human rights groups – Typically advocate for the protection of human rights and may have a bias against governments accused of human rights violations.
Iranian government – Has a vested interest in maintaining power and control, its statements may downplay the severity of the situation.
Fact Check:
The existence of mortuary videos – Verified fact, as the videos have been reported by multiple sources.
Number of casualties shown in the videos – Unconfirmed claims, as the exact number has not been officially released.
Protesters’ motivations – Statements that cannot be independently verified, as they are based on assumptions and accusations.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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